Programme Engineering Manager – NI

• Primary Contractual Location: St Martin's Court
• Term of Employment: Permanent

Job Description

Location: London or Bristol (hybrid working arrangements) with infrequent travel to France or the Sizewell C site in Suffolk.

Employment type: Permanent full-time/ part-time.

Employment basis: The role is expected to be a full-time position however we are open to discussing a more flexible or part-time approach where possible.

Salary: Competitive dependent on experience, plus bonus and other benefits.

The Opportunity

Are you looking for a career which is rewarding, at the cutting edge of project development and where you can really make a difference? Come and join our expanding Sizewell C (SZC) team and work on one of the most exciting and largest megaprojects in the UK, whilst being at the forefront of the UK’s climate change agenda and energy policy.

Following on from the success of Hinkley Point C (HPC), the Sizewell C Project is a nuclear new build project in Suffolk, which has obtained planning approval and Government financing support. The project has started construction and is now seeking private investment. When completed, it will provide dependable electricity to 6 million homes for 60 years, which along with renewables, will support Britain to achieve Net Zero by 2050.

Join Our Team as a Programme Engineering Manager for our Nuclear Islands programme!

Are you ready to play a pivotal role in one of the most ambitious and transformative projects in the UK? The Sizewell C Technical Directorate (TD) are looking for a passionate Programme Engineering Manager to join us in our dynamic Civil Works Programme focussed on the Nuclear Island (NI) structures.

Nuclear Island (NI): is the heart of a nuclear power plant, housing critical components like the reactor, steam generators, and containment structure. It is responsible for generating heat through nuclear fission and ensuring safety with robust systems and controls. The NI works alongside the Conventional Island, which converts steam into electricity, forming the core of the plant’s operations.

Conventional Island (CI) refers to the part of a power plant that directly generates electricity, including systems like the boiler, turbine, generator, and condenser. Balance of Plant (BOP) encompasses the supporting infrastructure and systems that ensure the plant operates efficiently, such as electrical, cooling, fuel handling, and control systems, but are not directly involved in power generation.

The key accountabilities for this role are:

• Managing the implementation of SZC’s end-to-end engineering, configuration and design replication strategy.
• Supporting the Programmes in interpreting and applying replication and configuration management principles to make best project decisions.
• Implementing strategic and transverse engineering requirements, sequences and methods.
• Overseeing design and technical topics for the relevant programme(s), serving as the main point of contact for technical issues, risks and opportunities.
• Providing guidance on ways of working, responsibilities, deliverables, boundaries, interfaces, and scopes for matters related to the design.
• Ensuring the necessary engineering resources and other specialists are mobilised to deliver quality, on-time delivery of the design for SZC.
• Discharging the role of Principal Designer under CDM regulations for their scope on behalf of Technical Director.
• The role-holder will manage direct reports (teams up to 10-15 engineers) from within the Technical Directorate, and also a multi-disciplinary team drawn from the Technical Directorate, the Delivery Programmes and Nuclear Services.
• The role-holder will be responsible for design values of in excess of £100m.

Why This Role Matters

As a Programme Engineering Manager for NI, you’ll be the crucial connection between the Sizewell C Technical Directorate and our delivery programmes. You’ll be embedded within the Civil Works Programme, ensuring the seamless integration of technical expertise to meet objectives and priorities.

Your role will:

• Drive Impact: Work alongside programme managers to achieve key milestones while ensuring design excellence.
• Leverage Expertise: Collaborate with specialists from across the Technical Directorate to unlock innovative solutions.
• Enable Success: Act as the linchpin that ensures alignment between technical strategies and programme delivery.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in engineering and programme management within large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Exceptional collaboration skills, with the ability to interface effectively across teams.
• A passion for delivering high-quality solutions in complex, fast-paced environments.

Qualifications & Skills:

To thrive in this role, you’ll need a blend of leadership, technical expertise, and adaptability in complex environments:

• A degree in Civil Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Proven ability to build and lead diverse teams.
• Expertise in design processes, EPR systems, and NEC contracts.
• Experience in complex, high-safety regulatory environments.
• Skilled in engineering systems, configuration management, and nuclear specifications.
• French language speaking would be advantageous.

Why Join Sizewell C?

At Sizewell C we don’t just build projects – we are building the future! This is your chance to be part of a groundbreaking initiative that will shape the UK’s energy landscape for generations to come.

If you’re looking for a role that blends technical challenge, strategic impact, and meaningful collaboration, apply now to join us as a Programme Engineering Manager - NI. You’ll help to shape the UK’s clean energy future while advancing your career in one of the most exciting and dynamic sectors in the world.

Join us and make a real impact – for today and generations to come.

Ready to lead? Apply today!

A full job description is available upon request.

Additional Information

Join the team at Sizewell C. The power of good for Britain.

It’s not every day you get the opportunity to shape the working culture of what will be one of Europe’s largest construction projects, while also helping Britain to reach its target of Net Zero emissions by 2050. That’s one of the reasons Sizewell C will be unlike anything you’ve ever experienced before, and you’ll need to be an exceptional professional to reach the high standards this critical infrastructure project demands.

The UK is experiencing a nuclear renaissance and Sizewell C – along with its sister project at Hinkley Point C in Somerset – is powering the change. We’re ramping up at pace as we look ahead to the Financial Investment Decision in early 2025, and the start of construction soon after. With government fully on board and public opinion shifting significantly in favour of nuclear, there’s never been a better time to join our project.

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